Go-to Chain Lube - What's Yours?

[novaraptor]

Let the flames begin... I use only WD40. Available anywhere, yes there is fling, but it does do a good job of penetrating into the chain. Of course, the debate is whether it is even a lubricant. I lube up the chain nearly every Friday, especially if I'm riding over the weekend.  Over the last year, I've adjusted it for slack once, and had the rear tire changed, so again an adjustment, though I wasn't present. I check for tightness and slack when oiling, and notice no ill effects, and never any binding. I think the main thing is: lube the chain regularly. I have heard good and bad about chain waxes, and I'm not inclined to use them, due to the sand and grit issues. Just my couple of centavos.

[Bearly Flying]

I know it's an old thread, but I also use WD40. it is a water dispersant that will help prevent water from contaminating the factory lubricant inside the sealed pins, and also cleans the grit off the exterior of the chain.

It's easy to spray down the chain after a ride, not that messy for the next ride. I have had pretty good chain life on My FJ after switching to D40 rather than all the Snake Chain Oil's I used to try. YMMV....

[FJ1100mjk]

Good for you. Whatever you're happy with and works for you.

I just bought a can of the Motorex Road Strong lube http://www.revzilla.com/product/motorex-road-chain-lube that someone had earlier endorsed, but I have yet to try it out.

[Mark Olson]

I have been using the Tri-Flow that Randy sells. works good .

[aviationfred]

I have been using Dupont Chain-Saver wax based with Teflon for awhile. I do have a can of Tri-Flow that I will be giving a try.


Fred

[FJmonkey]

I have been using the Tri-Flow that Randy sells. works good .

+1 cleans off easy and lubes the chain...